Methylparaben and, what's the other one?

[PeterF]

Someone uses something else, a baking supply, as a mold inhibitor. But I can't remember the name.

Any help?

Anyone want to wax on relative qualities of the two mold inhibitors?

 

[Peter Clausen]

I use methylparaben, but it doesn't seem to do much to prevent mold. I use it more out of superstition than because I believe it makes some huge difference. I just happen to have a big bag of it from a friend so I add it, but I believe adding vinegar, yeast and a bunch of adult flies does more. Once the larvae start swimming around my cultures don't have mold issues. The consistency of the media seems a very important factor. Maybe adding larvae would help too if you have regular issues.

 

[PeterF]

FFs are dealing with their mold, as you say. House flies are having more trouble.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Calcium Propionate

 

[PeterF]

TY

 

[Entomo-logic]

Where does one find methylparaben and Calcium Propionate?

 

[hibiscusmile]

Methyl is impossible to purchase unless you buy in huge bulk, I have the calcium, and I like it as it is used in our bakery products and I feel it is safe.

 

[Entomo-logic]

Is it a common supply at a grocery store or a wal mart? in with the baking goods?

 

[PhilinYuma]

Is it a common supply at a grocery store or a wal mart? in with the baking goods?

It probably is, but I get mine at Albertsons on aisle 7: "Maggot Supplies and Other Disgusting Stuff".